the mn style shop presents middle aged adn mumsy? how to get your groove back

[TheFish]

all suggestions welcome!

1. apply body lotion every day

Do not go on girls nights out with your teenage daughter and her friends.

The disco look is a killer no no past the age of 24

Look after your hands - nice nails (painted or not).

ggg, no one told that to Maddonna!

buy some funky sunglasses, they will make you look and feel foxy

manicured nails
hair done by hairdresser every 6-8 weeks
wear micro minis and knee high boots when going out on the razz

dont wear cardis, leggings or furry boots as these are granny magnets

go to topshop and see a personal stylist (for free).... was feeling very mumsy and thick around the middle, and I had a fab time last week.... have obviously emerged looking very foxy and updated indeed (despite my stylist being about 18 years old with legs like matchsticks and no concept of what big pants might be for...)

so what this thread is really saying is, as you get older, your look should be more sophisticated. So that you can look like a well preserved 40 year old, instead of a frumpy, dont care one.

Im with that

Remember v-necks and scoops are much more flattering for those with bosoms. Make sure said bosoms are well hoiked up so waist is obviously a seperate area of interest.
Always have mini make up bag with you with loud and soft lippy, powder/concealer/, eye shadow, perfume (testers v handy) and hand cream.
Find a pair of comfy heels.
Find a very flattering black skirt that makes your bottom look as good as it can.

Manicured nails - if your own are crap, acrylic are a good substitute

Er, trainers are allowed if trendy - I wear Diesel square toe ones with jeans - got 2 pairs, one white with green stripes and one cream with navy stripes.

Agree with skirts and fitted jackets.
ALWAYS wear make up (cannot fathom for one moment why people don't bother).

However, it doesn't really matter how trendy I look, the buggy with buggy board just blows the look for me!

Don't do as I do and continue to wear your maternity wardrobe until it falls to pieces ...well, it's a waste innit?

oranginea new threa dbout your top shop experinece please

ok, new topshop thread here

But, but isn't Cod into ski-pants??

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I think a lot of this - certainly over 40 - is about working your own look, whatever that is; making sure you're neither mutton dressed as lamb or mutton just looking mumsily muttonly. Agree about getting a properly fitted bra.

I don't wear heels. Sorry, I'm not going to wear heels - I walk for an hour every day, and heels make my feet hurt.

youa re so tiny though youll doa rumplestiltskin one day

I have just realised my feet are smaller than a size 3, which makes my F-cup norkage even more hilarious.

exfoliate exfoliate exfoliate

mi oyu may fall over

Aaaaah MI, we are not the same person after all. Sadly, v.petite bazoomas here.....

MI are you Barbie?

Die your hair a really bright new colour- I went scarlet a few weeks ago, feel loads younger now, and because everybody looks I HAVE to wear make-up!